Blood Sugar Impact of Beef Tamale
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 241.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 5.1g |
| Protein | 10.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 241.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SEASONED RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN (COOKED WHITE RICE, COOKED BLACK BEANS [BLACK BEANS, WATER, SALT], CORN, WATER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, SOYBEAN OIL, ONION, CHICKEN BASE [CHICKEN INCLUDING NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, CHICKEN FAT, SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, DRIED WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, TURMERIC], GREEN CHILES [GREEN CHILES, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], TOMATO PASTE, LOWER SODIUM SEA SALT [SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SALTS], SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA [ETHOXYQUIN ADDED TO PRESERVE COLOR], DRIED ANCHO CHILE PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GRANULATED ONION, CILANTRO, XANTHAN GUM), BEEF TAMALE (MASA: WATER, CORN MASA FLOUR [CORN MASA FLOUR, LIME], CORN OIL, LOW SODIUM SEA SALT [SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SALTS], CHILI PEPPERS, CARRAGEENAN, SPICES, FILLING: COOKED BEEF [BEEF, WATER, SALT], WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CORN OIL, CARROTS, POTATOES, SPICES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, JALAPENO PEPPERS, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), ENCHILADA SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CHICKEN BASE [CHICKEN INCLUDING NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, DRIED WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, TURMERIC], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PAPRIKA, GARLIC [GARLIC, CITRIC ACID], LEMON JUICE [LEMON JUICE, SODIUM BENZOATE {PRESERVATIVE}], SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, FLAVORING [HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST EXTRACT, SOYBEAN OIL], SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, GRANULATED RED BELL PEPPER, GRANULATED ONION, GRANULATED GARLIC, CORIANDER, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER, DRIED CHILI PEPPERS, DRIED PASILLA CHILI PEPPER, DRIED ANCHO CHILE PEPPER), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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๐
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
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โฌ
Filler
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MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
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๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
|
|
๐ญ
Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
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Data Details
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Beef Tamale is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 76.4.
Beef Tamale has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 76.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Beef Tamale contains 18.3g carbs, 1.2g sugars, 2.1g fiber, and 4.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Beef Tamale into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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